The Great Misfortune of Stella Sedgwick (Original)

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Synopsis
Bridgerton meets The Davenports in this wildly entertaining standalone romance, following a young Black woman trying to balance her independence with her future in 1860s London&’s high society.Stella Sedgwick is a lost cause.Banished from etiquette lessons and unsure of her future, Stella dreams of a writing career and independence, but 1860s England offers little opportunity beyond marriage or servitude for a sharp-tongued, dark-skinned girl.When her late mother&’s former employer summons Stella to London, he tells her of his intention to bequeath one of the family&’s great estates to her. It&’s a life-changing inheritance, but one that will precipitate a legal battle that would be easier if Stella were married. With her cousin Olivia by her side, Stella is thrust into London society and must navigate fashion and balls, insults and stares, and a rekindled connection to Nathaniel, her childhood best friend with a rakish reputation. Beyond the marriage market, living in London presents intriguing opportunities to Stella, like picking up her mother&’s anonymous advice column to guide readers through upper-class perils. As new acquaintances are made and old secrets are uncovered, Stella must decide when to play by the rules, when to break them, and when to let herself follow her heart.
Copyright:
2025

Book Details

Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
352 Pages
ISBN-13:
9780369747969
Related ISBNs:
9781335006967
Publisher:
Storytide
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
S. Isabelle.
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
History, Romance, Teens, Literature and Fiction, Parenting and Family
Reading Age:
13 and up
Submitted By:
Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.

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